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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    I do love the topper. It was well worth the $50 price on Craigslist. Probably even a better score than the $50 brush guard I put on it.
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    Now I see what you guys are saying. Thanks for keeping me in line. I have to think a little more about this... Maybe I just paint my existing wagon wheels since they're in decent shape with minimal rust. They're just very poorly painted at the moment.
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    White wagon wheels it is! I've thought about painting them, but this truck may see Minnesota winter at some point and I'm afraid of some rust working through painted compared to powder coated wheels. They're not bad as far as rust goes, but they're spray painted silver over white and very...
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    I see the consensus is hubcaps if stock steelies are used. Unfortunately I aint got a set of hubcaps. I suppose that steers me towards redoing the wagon wheels. Thanks for the input!
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    So I bought a new set of 265/75R16 BFGs for my K20, now I need to decide what to mount them on. The picture below shows what the truck is currently sitting on (aftermarket wagon wheels with ancient 235/85R16 tires). I also have a set of stock steel wheels. No matter which set I go with, they...
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    Brake shoe placement?

    @305_Square_Body Did you get it figured out over the weekend? I went through this struggle on my umpteenth brake shoe replacement last year... Undo the brake line from the wheel cylinder to get the pins to fully compress within the wheel cylinder. Then the shoes will come in and the drum will...
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    1984 k10 700r4 won't shift out of 2nd please help!

    Auroragirl is right. The carb/choke/idle shouldn't be related to your transmission issue. The only common link there is the TV cable linkage at the carb. I don't know what to suggest, but a using pressure gauge that can be monitored while driving can tell you a lot.
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    New tires and painted rims!

    The truck looks great! How much did it cost you to powder coat the set of wheels? I need to do something similar, and am debating between painting them or doing it right like you did.
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    heater issues

    :emotions122:
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    heater issues

    Is the vacuum line to the firewall still in place? I think that's necessary to get everything functioning properly, and I don't see it mentioned above.
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    2003 Acura MDX

    Nice score! I like your "trial period" idea while waiting for the title. Like you, I have no desire to own a vehicle like that, but I have enough sense that I wouldn't pass on that offer either.
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    Installing windshield in a Squarebody

    What's causing them to break? What's different between your experience and the videos you've watched? Putting the gasket on the pinch weld first, and then fitting the windshield in place is the correct way. At least it worked for me. Make sure you have the appropriate hand tools (eg plastic...
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    Question.

    If there's insufficient engagement between the driveshaft and the bushing in the transmission, you'll feel a vibration at highway speed. Ask me how I know...
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    VARMITS

    I found this guy while rotating tires last night. I'm guessing he's responsible for the seeds I found sitting on my intake manifold.
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    Square body calendar

    I usually get one of those calendars. They're top notch!
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    Equal - Tire Balancing Beads, No weights to Lose

    Thanks for the update @RacingTurtles FYI, I've used the small ceramic beads that are designed to go in through the valve stem. They work well to balance the tires and, like you, I don't notice them in the tires at all. I will say that feeding several ounces of those beads through each valve...
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    Oil Primer tool. Make your own, the easy way from your own scrap.

    I made one with a bad esc distributor. The pickup coil died in it. Way better than making a trip to autozone, and its essentially free.
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    Exterior Door Handle Issue

    Cute idea, and it sounds like a great way to spark their interest early. I don't have any kids of my own, but I have friends with kids. I'll definitely consider it.
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    Exterior Door Handle Issue

    Great suggestion. Yes, I will. The old doors are laying in the back garage waiting for complete disassembly. Probably something I'll do over the winter.
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    Exterior Door Handle Issue

    Yes, the spring in the door handle is still there. Thanks for the reply @MarineOne. I never figured out the issue, but I guess it's moot now that I've replaced both doors. The old ones were getting full of rust holes and the hinges were bad too. The "new" doors have rust too, but at least the...
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    Loose motor mounts? Please help

    Bad U joints or a bad transmission mount are more likely to cause clunking in my opinion. Do what @CalSgt suggested, and look for sloppy u joints while you're under the truck. Rumble or shaking after turning off the truck could be unrelated.
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    Gun racks, tailgate straps.

    I received the rack in the mail yesterday. Thank you @bigcountry78! I don't know when I'll get it cleaned, painted, and installed, but I got it now.
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    Saddle tank delete with carburation

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Leave the saddle tanks under the M37.
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    Saddle tank delete with carburation

    What's the motivation for eliminating the saddle tanks?
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    Questions about '74 All Time 4wd, HELP

    "This squeak"? I dont think any of us have heard your specific squeak, but U-joints in the front axles can cause a squeak in 4wd.

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